Interim Head of Technology — Growth & Transformation

Derwent Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Derwent Group in Sydney, Australia seeks an Interim Head of Technology for a six-month engagement to optimise core technology platforms and support growth. You will own the IT roadmap and budget, lead technology programs, and oversee data, cybersecurity, and managed services across divisions.

The role requires hands-on leadership, experience with NetSuite and modern data tools, and the ability to work with executives and non-technical staff to deliver the AI roadmap and governance.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience as a Head of Technology or CTO in a small to medium-sized business.
• Experience optimising existing platforms as well as selection and implementation of new systems.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite, including administration and integrations.
• Experience with data platforms and reporting, such as Power BI, Snowflake or Azure Data Factory.
• Experience managing MSPs and vendor relationships.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets and commercial contracts.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity and IT risk, and exposure to AI governance and adoption in a business setting.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with executives and non-technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Own the IT roadmap and budget and report progress to the executive team.
• Scope and deliver technology projects, from business case and vendor selection through to implementation.
• Manage the NetSuite environment, including administration, custom development, enhancements and integrations.
• Maintain the data warehouse and Power BI reporting, and mature business analytics across all divisions.
• Manage the managed services provider relationship and lead the transition to in-house IT support.
• Run the cybersecurity program, including penetration testing, SSO and controls, and close out remediation actions.
• Lead AI governance and adoption and deliver the AI roadmap across the business.

Skills

Head of Technology / CTO

Budget management

Vendor management

NetSuite administration

Power BI / data reporting

Cybersecurity / IT risk

AI governance / adoption

Executive communication

Tools

NetSuite

Power BI

Snowflake

Azure Data Factory

Job description

Derwent Group in Sydney, Australia seeks an Interim Head of Technology for a six-month engagement to optimise core technology platforms and support growth. You will own the IT roadmap and budget, lead technology programs, and oversee data, cybersecurity, and managed services across divisions.

The role requires hands-on leadership, experience with NetSuite and modern data tools, and the ability to work with executives and non-technical staff to deliver the AI roadmap and governance.